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'''"Shining Star"''' is a popular song written by the American songwriters and [[Record producer|music producers]] [[Leo Graham (songwriter)|Leo Graham]] and Paul Richmond.<ref name="45cat"/> The song was recorded in [[1980]] by popular American [[R&B]] [[vocal group]] [[The Manhattans]] and released the same year on the album ''[[After Midnight (The Manhattans album)|After Midnight]]''.<ref name="Discogs1"/> "Shining Star" was released as a single in 1980 and peaked at number 4 on the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|''Billboard'' R&B chart]], where it remained for two weeks,<ref name="Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs1">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/1980-06-07 |data=June 7, 1980 |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS |author=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs2">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/1980-06-14 |data=June 14, 1980 |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS |author=Billboard}}</ref> and number 5 on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], where it remained for three weeks.<ref name="Hot 1001">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1980-07-19 |data=July 19, 1980 |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=THE HOT 100 |author=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="Hot 1002">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1980-08-02 |data=August 2, 1980 |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=THE HOT 100 |author=Billboard}}</ref> The song peaked number 45 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="UK singles">{{citar web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/15771/manhattans/ |data= |accessdate=March 14, 2018 |titulo=MANHATTANS - Chart History (UK Charts Songs)|author=The Official UK Charts Company}}</ref> It was the group's highest charting hit since the worldwide hit "[[Kiss and Say Goodbye]]" in 1976.
'''"Shining Star"''' is a popular song written by the American songwriters and [[Record producer|music producers]] [[Leo Graham (songwriter)|Leo Graham]] and Paul Richmond.<ref name="45cat"/> The song was recorded in [[1980]] by popular American [[R&B]] [[vocal group]] [[The Manhattans]] and released the same year on the album ''[[After Midnight (The Manhattans album)|After Midnight]]''.<ref name="Discogs1"/> "Shining Star" was released as a single in 1980 and peaked at number 4 on the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|''Billboard'' R&B chart]],<ref name="Hot R&B">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/the-manhattans/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-songs |data= |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=THE MANHATTANS - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |author=Billboard}}</ref> and number 5 on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Hot 100">{{citar web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/the-manhattans/chart-history/hot-100 |data= |accessdate=March 27, 2018 |titulo=THE MANHATTANS - Hot 100 |author=Billboard}}</ref> The song was most successful in [[New Zealand]], where it reached the position number 2,<ref name="Zealand">{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=The+Manhattans&titel=Shining+Star&cat=s |title=THE MANHATTANS - SHINING STAR (SONG) |publisher=charts.org.nz |accessdate=March 27, 2018}}</ref> that also reached in the Black Oriented Singles of the ''[[Record World]]'' magazine in the USA.<ref name="world3">{{citar web |url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Record-World/80s/80/RW-1980-06-21.pdf |data= |accessdate=March 29, 2018 |titulo=Record World Black Oriented Singles |author=AmericanRadioHistory}}</ref> Although it did not reach the number-one on any chart, "Shining Star" was the [[The Manhattans]]'s highest charting hit since the worldwide hit "[[Kiss and Say Goodbye]]" released in 1976.


It should not be confused with the song "[[Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire song)|Shining Star]]" by American band [[Earth, Wind & Fire]], which is a different song from 1975.
It should not be confused with the song "[[Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire song)|Shining Star]]" by American band [[Earth, Wind & Fire]], which is a different song from 1975.


==Awards==
==Grammy Award==
"Shining Star" won the [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals]] in 1980.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160913104506/http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=&title=&year=1980&genre=All</ref>
"Shining Star" won the [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals]] in 1980.<ref name="Awards">{{citar web |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/manhattans |data= |accessdate=March 30, 2018 |titulo=23RD ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (1980) |author=Recording Academy}}</ref> It was the only [[Grammy Award]] received by [[The Manhattans]].<ref name="Awards"/>

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==Popular culture==
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The song was performed many times by the [[Jerry Garcia Band]] during their 1991 through 1994 tours. It frequently appeared to open or near the beginning of the second set. On October 6, 1993, at [[The_Warfield_Theatre|The Warfield Theater]], the band opened the second set with "Shining Star". The audience spontaneously began singing the chorus in unison towards the end of the song and the band quieted and riffed off the audience. This became the standard and the song was always performed with audience participation from then on. The band was so amused that they opened the second set with the song again the following night.

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The song was used in the 1983 ''[[Derrick (TV series)|Derrick]]'' episode "Die kleine Ahrens" and the 2006 ''[[Cold Case (TV series)|Cold Case]]'' episode "Baby Blues."


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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The [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of the "Shining Star"'s [[Single (music)|7" single]] contains the song "I'll Never Run Away From Love Again",<ref name="45cat"/> which was also recorded by [[The Manhattans]] in 1980 for the album ''[[After Midnight (The Manhattans album)|After Midnight]]''.<ref name="Discogs1"/> It was written by lead vocalist [[Gerald Alston]] and Barbara Morr.<ref name="45cat"/> The song is the last track on the album and was produced by [[Norman Harris (musician)|Norman Harris]] and [[The Manhattans]].<ref name="45cat"/>
The [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of the "Shining Star"'s [[Single (music)|7" single]] contains the song "I'll Never Run Away From Love Again",<ref name="45cat"/> which was also recorded by [[The Manhattans]] in 1980 for the album ''[[After Midnight (The Manhattans album)|After Midnight]]''.<ref name="Discogs1"/> It was written by lead vocalist [[Gerald Alston]] and Barbara Morr.<ref name="45cat"/> The song is the last track on the album and was produced by [[Norman Harris (musician)|Norman Harris]] and [[The Manhattans]].<ref name="45cat"/>


==Chart performance==
==Charts==
===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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===Awards===
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==Personnel==
* Written by – [[Leo Graham (songwriter)|Leo Graham]] and Paul Richmond<ref name="Kiss">{{citar web |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Manhattans-Kiss-And-Say-Goodbye-The-Best-Of-The-Manhattans/release/4215261 |data= |accessdate=March 29, 2018 |titulo=Kiss And Say Goodbye: The Best Of The Manhattans |autor=Discogs}}</ref>
* Lead Vocal – [[Gerald Alston]]<ref name="Kiss"/>
* Backing vocals – Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Edward "Sonny" Bivins, Kenneth "Wally" Kelly<ref name="Kiss"/>
* Arranged by – James Mack<ref name="Kiss"/>

===Credits===
* Producer – [[Leo Graham (songwriter)|Leo Graham]]<ref name="Kiss"/>
* Associate Producer – James Mack<ref name="Kiss"/>
* Executive Producer – Mickey Eichner<ref name="Kiss"/>
* Coordinator (Production) – Hermi Hanlin<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Engineer (Mastering) – Stu Romaine<ref name="Discogs1"/>

===Companies===
* Recorded at – [[Universal Audio|Universal Studios]], [[Chicago]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Mastered at – [[CBS|CBS Recording Studios]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Manufactured By – [[Columbia Records]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Phonographic Copyright ℗ – [[CBS|CBS, Inc.]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Copyright © – [[CBS|CBS, Inc.]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>

===Notes===
* ℗ © [[1980]] [[CBS|CBS, Inc.]]<ref name="Discogs1"/>
* Taken From The [[Columbia Records]] [[LP record|LP]] ''[[After Midnight (The Manhattans album)|After Midnight]]'' JC 36411<ref name="Discogs1"/>

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==Popular culture==
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The song was performed many times by the [[Jerry Garcia Band]] during their 1991 through 1994 tours. It frequently appeared to open or near the beginning of the second set. On October 6, 1993, at [[The_Warfield_Theatre|The Warfield Theater]], the band opened the second set with "Shining Star". The audience spontaneously began singing the chorus in unison towards the end of the song and the band quieted and riffed off the audience. This became the standard and the song was always performed with audience participation from then on. The band was so amused that they opened the second set with the song again the following night.
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The song was used in the 1983 ''[[Derrick (TV series)|Derrick]]'' episode "Die kleine Ahrens" and the 2006 ''[[Cold Case (TV series)|Cold Case]]'' episode "Baby Blues."


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1980|List of Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1980]]
*[[Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1980|List of Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1980]]
*[[23rd Annual Grammy Awards|List of 23rd Annual Grammy Awards of 1980]]
*[[Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals|List of Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 05:30, 30 March 2018

"Shining Star"
Song
B-side"I'll Never Run Away From Love Again"[1]

"Shining Star" is a popular song written by the American songwriters and music producers Leo Graham and Paul Richmond.[1] The song was recorded in 1980 by popular American R&B vocal group The Manhattans and released the same year on the album After Midnight.[2] "Shining Star" was released as a single in 1980 and peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart,[3] and number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[4] The song was most successful in New Zealand, where it reached the position number 2,[5] that also reached in the Black Oriented Singles of the Record World magazine in the USA.[6] Although it did not reach the number-one on any chart, "Shining Star" was the The Manhattans's highest charting hit since the worldwide hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye" released in 1976.

It should not be confused with the song "Shining Star" by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, which is a different song from 1975.

Grammy Award

"Shining Star" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1980.[7] It was the only Grammy Award received by The Manhattans.[7]

Track listing

Side Song Length Interpreters Writer/composer Producers Original album Release Year
A-side "Shining Star"[1] 3:45[1] The Manhattans[1] Leo Graham,
Paul Richmond[1] 		Leo Graham[1] After Midnight[2] 1980[2]
B-side "I'll Never Run Away From Love Again"[1] 3:40[1] The Manhattans[1] Gerald Alston,
Barbara Morr[1] 		Norman Harris,
The Manhattans[1] 		After Midnight[2] 1980[2]
  • The full length of "Shining Star" on the album After Midnight is 4:40.[2] The length of 3:45 on the 7" single is an edited version of the song.[1]

B-side

The B-side of the "Shining Star"'s 7" single contains the song "I'll Never Run Away From Love Again",[1] which was also recorded by The Manhattans in 1980 for the album After Midnight.[2] It was written by lead vocalist Gerald Alston and Barbara Morr.[1] The song is the last track on the album and was produced by Norman Harris and The Manhattans.[1]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Personnel

  • Written by – Leo Graham and Paul Richmond[25]
  • Lead Vocal – Gerald Alston[25]
  • Backing vocals – Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Edward "Sonny" Bivins, Kenneth "Wally" Kelly[25]
  • Arranged by – James Mack[25]

Credits

  • Producer – Leo Graham[25]
  • Associate Producer – James Mack[25]
  • Executive Producer – Mickey Eichner[25]
  • Coordinator (Production) – Hermi Hanlin[2]
  • Engineer (Mastering) – Stu Romaine[2]

Companies

Notes

The song was performed many times by the Jerry Garcia Band during their 1991 through 1994 tours. It frequently appeared to open or near the beginning of the second set. On October 6, 1993, at The Warfield Theater, the band opened the second set with "Shining Star". The audience spontaneously began singing the chorus in unison towards the end of the song and the band quieted and riffed off the audience. This became the standard and the song was always performed with audience participation from then on. The band was so amused that they opened the second set with the song again the following night. The song was used in the 1983 Derrick episode "Die kleine Ahrens" and the 2006 Cold Case episode "Baby Blues."

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u 45cat. "Shining Star / I'll Never Run Away From Love Again 7" (1980)". Retrieved March 27, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Discogs. "The Manhattans – After Midnight (1980)". Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Billboard. "THE MANHATTANS - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Billboard. "THE MANHATTANS - Hot 100". Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "THE MANHATTANS - SHINING STAR (SONG)". charts.org.nz. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  6. ^ a b AmericanRadioHistory. "Record World Black Oriented Singles" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Recording Academy. "23RD ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (1980)". Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  8. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  9. ^ Library and Archives Canada. "RPM Adult Contemporary" (PDF). Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. ^ Library and Archives Canada. "RPM Top Singles" (PDF). Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  11. ^ The Official UK Charts Company. "MANHATTANS - Chart History (UK Charts Songs)". Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  12. ^ Billboard. "THE MANHATTANS - Adult Contemporary". Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  13. ^ AmericanRadioHistory. "Record World Adult Contemporary" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  14. ^ AmericanRadioHistory. "Record World Singles" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  15. ^ Cash Box Magazine. "CASH BOX Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  16. ^ Cash Box Magazine. "CASH BOX Top 100 R&B" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  17. ^ "Mofolândia->Músicas e Cantores->As músicas mais tocadas.->1980". Mofolândia. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  18. ^ Library and Archives Canada (December 20, 1980). "RPM Top 100 Singles of 1980" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  19. ^ "END OF YEAR CHARTS 1980". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  20. ^ a b AmericanRadioHistory. "Billboard: December 20, 1980" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  21. ^ a b AmericanRadioHistory. "Cash Box: December 27, 1980" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  22. ^ a b c d e AmericanRadioHistory. "Record World: December 27, 1980" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  23. ^ "The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 1980's". SoulTracks. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  24. ^ RIAA (September 25, 2001). "THE MANHATTANS - SHINING STAR". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g Discogs. "Kiss And Say Goodbye: The Best Of The Manhattans". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
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